Best of the Northwest Writing Awards

Each year, the Northwest Science Writers Association recognizes and celebrates the outstanding talents of our membership during the past year.

The 2024 Best of the Northwest Awards are currently open for submissions! The 2024 rules for participation can be found here. Thank you!

 

Past Winners

The 2021 Best of the Northwest Award Winners

The 2021 Best of the Northwest Awards delve into what happens when the public turns against public health, how to navigating cancer care and fieldwork during the pandemic, and the 2020 Oregon wildfires.

The 2020 Best of the Northwest Award Winners

The 2020 Best of the Northwest Awards include how to find nature on Florida ranchlands and what its like to donate your brain to science. Many thanks to our the Allen Institute for sponsoring this year’s competition!